Had a lovely brisket and a frito pie and it’s the best I’ve had in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Smoke Stack Plate, Frito Pie, The Smoke Stack Sliced Brisket
Jacqui Bernhagen
So I've been to three other BBQ places in Vancouver and this place so far the only one to actually serve chopped brisket instead of just sliced. In my opinion as an Okie it is the best way to eat brisket while smothered in BBQ sauce. So many thanks for chopping it, it reminds me of my hometown and very good to eat.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Soren Rowe
Little on the pricey side but the food is very good!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribs, Sausage, Mac & Cheese
Chavez McKee
We were disappointed. The food was smoked, but lacked seasoning. My daughter enjoyed the mac-n-cheese, but was turned off by the amount of oil swimming in the bottom of her bowl. The meat was cooked properly, just no taste.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: The Smoke Stack Plate, Mac & Cheese
Charles Van Zee
Very cool bar, but the BBQ was pretty mediocre. Litterally nobody at the table (4 of us) were particularly happy about our meals. The portions were small, and the meat kinda dry. Also, once we got our food, it took like 15min to get a server back so we could get some hot sauce.I would have given it a worse review, but there was one bright spot: their mac and cheese side dish was one of the best I've ever had. But a side dish shouldn't be the highlight of a BBQ plate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese
Cherise Bovell
Good food and great service ! I had the meatloaf plate with macaroni and mash potatoes . Yum . Ashley and Hannah were so welcoming to my group of four . We are on a layover and I cannot wait to get this trip again so I can come get the food . Huckleberry lemonade was amazing . You feel the love in the food and the service will make you feel like you’re at home .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chopped Brisket Sandwich, Mac & Cheese
Ray Zimmerman
What a great little BBQ joint in downtown Vancouver. It is right off of I5 right as you cross the bridge. My son and I had "The Fatty" sandwich. It is brisket, pulled pork, sausage, and coleslaw on a Brioche bun. I had it with a side of cornbread he had a side of Mac and cheese. The cornbread was ok but his mac and cheese was amazing. Everything on the sandwich was great. The brisket was juicy and had a nice peppery crust, the pulled pork was nice and moist, the sausage added a great taste to it. This thing was huge. I could only finish half of it. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Tia Pettit
Food was great, atmosphere was chill. No kids menu or foods that are easy for kids to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Karyn
FABULOUS BBQ & OUTSTANDING PEOPLE. Patrick from Smokin Oak catered a celebration of life for us for 120 people. He was easy to communicate with from the get go and brought positivity to a hard situation. He helped me understand what was needed in order to cater the event properly. The BBQ was amazing (brisket, chicken, mac'n cheese, potato salad, beans, rolls) and, additionally, he and his staff - who also served alcohol - were personable and kind. Everything was setup just as we had planned and in place on time. Much thanks to you, Patrick, and your awesome crew! ~ karyn
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
charles shorter
I did like any of my food outside of the mac and cheese. I threw it all away.
Sweet T was nice & sweet/southern style, loved the Huckleberry Lemonade. We did the big BBQ plate & sides: mac & ch and potato salad. Ordered smoked beet & 12 wings too. Plenty for us to eat. Wings were my fav in addition to the smoked beet salad. Smoked sausage was my next fav. Brisket was nice & buttery. We asked for the white bread, pickles & onions and never got them. Got a table check-in as we were almost done. Too late to use the bread, pickels, and onion, so we just let it slide. Too full for dessert, otherwise, we'd get the banana bread pudding as that sounded delish.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: The Smoke Stack Plate, Sausage
Andrea Sullivan
The smoking oak has friendly and attentive staff. They were quick to get our orders, and checked on us frequently. The food may take a while to reach your table from the kitchen, but it's well worth the wait.The Brisket sandwich I had was the perfect balance of smokey, tender. I would personally recommend the collard greens for a side.The portions will fill you up without making you feeling bloated.Finding parking closer than a block or two might be your biggest hurdle.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Matt Simms
A magical place of smoked meats and whiskey. Worth the trip from anywhere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TC Holmes (TangoCharliePDX)
Good service, likeable staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eleanor Livengood
Worst service I have ever experienced in my life.The employees actively ignored our table.It took forever to get our food and beverages.Once we finally got our food, we didn't get anymore service.We were stuck there for an hour and half, trying to get our bill, and food containers.I finally had to go find someone, just so we could pay our bill and leave.I will never go back, and I will be sure to tell anyone who asks, NEVER GO HERE!!!THEY DON'T GIVE A FKK ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS!!!!!
Had a lovely brisket and a frito pie and it’s the best I’ve had in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Smoke Stack Plate, Frito Pie, The Smoke Stack Sliced Brisket
So I've been to three other BBQ places in Vancouver and this place so far the only one to actually serve chopped brisket instead of just sliced. In my opinion as an Okie it is the best way to eat brisket while smothered in BBQ sauce. So many thanks for chopping it, it reminds me of my hometown and very good to eat.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Little on the pricey side but the food is very good!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribs, Sausage, Mac & Cheese
We were disappointed. The food was smoked, but lacked seasoning. My daughter enjoyed the mac-n-cheese, but was turned off by the amount of oil swimming in the bottom of her bowl. The meat was cooked properly, just no taste.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: The Smoke Stack Plate, Mac & Cheese
Very cool bar, but the BBQ was pretty mediocre. Litterally nobody at the table (4 of us) were particularly happy about our meals. The portions were small, and the meat kinda dry. Also, once we got our food, it took like 15min to get a server back so we could get some hot sauce.I would have given it a worse review, but there was one bright spot: their mac and cheese side dish was one of the best I've ever had. But a side dish shouldn't be the highlight of a BBQ plate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese
Good food and great service ! I had the meatloaf plate with macaroni and mash potatoes . Yum . Ashley and Hannah were so welcoming to my group of four . We are on a layover and I cannot wait to get this trip again so I can come get the food . Huckleberry lemonade was amazing . You feel the love in the food and the service will make you feel like you’re at home .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chopped Brisket Sandwich, Mac & Cheese
What a great little BBQ joint in downtown Vancouver. It is right off of I5 right as you cross the bridge. My son and I had "The Fatty" sandwich. It is brisket, pulled pork, sausage, and coleslaw on a Brioche bun. I had it with a side of cornbread he had a side of Mac and cheese. The cornbread was ok but his mac and cheese was amazing. Everything on the sandwich was great. The brisket was juicy and had a nice peppery crust, the pulled pork was nice and moist, the sausage added a great taste to it. This thing was huge. I could only finish half of it. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Food was great, atmosphere was chill. No kids menu or foods that are easy for kids to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
FABULOUS BBQ & OUTSTANDING PEOPLE. Patrick from Smokin Oak catered a celebration of life for us for 120 people. He was easy to communicate with from the get go and brought positivity to a hard situation. He helped me understand what was needed in order to cater the event properly. The BBQ was amazing (brisket, chicken, mac'n cheese, potato salad, beans, rolls) and, additionally, he and his staff - who also served alcohol - were personable and kind. Everything was setup just as we had planned and in place on time. Much thanks to you, Patrick, and your awesome crew! ~ karyn
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I did like any of my food outside of the mac and cheese. I threw it all away.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese
Restaurantji Recommends
Sweet T was nice & sweet/southern style, loved the Huckleberry Lemonade. We did the big BBQ plate & sides: mac & ch and potato salad. Ordered smoked beet & 12 wings too. Plenty for us to eat. Wings were my fav in addition to the smoked beet salad. Smoked sausage was my next fav. Brisket was nice & buttery. We asked for the white bread, pickles & onions and never got them. Got a table check-in as we were almost done. Too late to use the bread, pickels, and onion, so we just let it slide. Too full for dessert, otherwise, we'd get the banana bread pudding as that sounded delish.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: The Smoke Stack Plate, Sausage
The smoking oak has friendly and attentive staff. They were quick to get our orders, and checked on us frequently. The food may take a while to reach your table from the kitchen, but it's well worth the wait.The Brisket sandwich I had was the perfect balance of smokey, tender. I would personally recommend the collard greens for a side.The portions will fill you up without making you feeling bloated.Finding parking closer than a block or two might be your biggest hurdle.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
A magical place of smoked meats and whiskey. Worth the trip from anywhere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good service, likeable staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worst service I have ever experienced in my life.The employees actively ignored our table.It took forever to get our food and beverages.Once we finally got our food, we didn't get anymore service.We were stuck there for an hour and half, trying to get our bill, and food containers.I finally had to go find someone, just so we could pay our bill and leave.I will never go back, and I will be sure to tell anyone who asks, NEVER GO HERE!!!THEY DON'T GIVE A FKK ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS!!!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1